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Has an elevator! 7,000 square feet! Deming House, Circa 1906 in Kansas. $299,000

July 22, 2022

This is a big house with almost 7,000 square feet! There is an elevator in the home. The Deming House was built in 1906. It is located on 1.59 acres in Oswego, Kansas. The home was built by R.O. Deming who purchased exotic woods from the 1904 World’s Fair to use in the construction of this home. The house features a covered front porch, upper balcony, original hardwood floors, wainscoting and multiple original fireplaces. There is a detached carriage house. Eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and 6,902 square feet. $299,000

Contact Carla Jones Le La Cheur with American Homes Realty

From the Zillow listing:

 

Amazing one of a kind Victorian has stood the test of time. Built in 1906 by R.O. Deming who purchased exotic woods from the 1904 World’s Fair in St Louis to use in this extraordinary build. Stairs aren’t a problem with this Victorian, a full elevator that you can enter from the outside or inside it will take you from the basement to the 3rd story. 6 + Bedrooms 7 baths. 6902 sq. ft per county only includes 1st & 2nd floors.1st floor features grand entry way with open staircase, double parlors, living room, dining room, office & 4 ornamental unique fireplaces.Updated kitchen with cherry wood cabinets & solid surface counter tops. 1st floor has a bath with plumbing in place for a second bath currently being used as a closet. Designed to have a man and women’s bath in case of public use. 2nd floor has grand foyer with common full bath, 6 bedrooms all with private baths. 3rd floor is partially finished with living space, fireplace and bath.3rd floor Party room and has been used as a basketball court/skating rink, window cages that can be closed so the basketball doesn’t break the beautiful windows, bath is plumbed in.Full basement with kitchen, bath, laundry, apartment. House has zoned HVAC throughout with 5 HVAC units.1200 amp underground electrical with generator New electrical, new copper plumbing & new roofs, current owners says all knob & tube are disconnected. Carriage house with 1/2 bath can be additional parking & 3 car detached garage all on 1.59 acres

 

 

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